I run. Now I Run for Research.


Women's half marathon with my mom
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My Progress
112 percent of goal achieved.
Goal: $4,500.00
Achieved: $5,050.00
Fundraising Honor Roll

 

For years, I have run. I've run track. I've run cross country. I've run trails. I've run up hills. I've run down hills. I've run in the suburbs. I've run in the city. I've run in the desert. I've run on the beach. And now I am running to help 30 million Americans who are affected with liver disease.

In April 2013, I am running in the Boston Marathon with the American Liver Foundation's Run for Research team. In addition to training for the marathon, I will be supporting the efforts of the American Liver Foundation.

Take a look at some lesser known facts about liver disease:

  • Liver cancer is one of the few primary cancers on the rise in the United States
  • Approximately 5.4 million Americans are chronically infected with hepatitis B or hepatitis C. About 65% and 75%, respectively, are  unaware that they are infected
  • It is estimated that up to 25% of the U.S. population could have Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease--a condition that can lead to life-threatening damage

Any donation you are able to make will help the Foundation provide  community-based education, research, support and advocacy related to help prevent and treat liver disease.

Training for a 26.2-mile race is not nearly as daunting as reaching my fundraising goal of $4,500, but with your help and support you can help me reach my goal and help millions of Americans.

Click the "Sponsor Me" button to get started.

Together we can make a difference and it's as simple as helping me reach my fundraising goal. I truly appreciate your generosity. Hope to see you in Boston!

*Note: If you prefer to be anonymous or donate on behalf/in honor of someone or change your donation name, you can do so in the "recognition" box.

 

 

Thank you for supporting the Run for Research 2013 on April 15, 2013!

The Liver Life Challenge is a celebration of my commitment to a world free of liver disease. Please help me make that goal a reality! I support the American Liver Foundation® because it:

  • Advocates on behalf of 30 million Americans with liver disease on the federal, state, and local levels.
  • Provides education programs, support services, and outreach activities that reach more than 200,000 individuals annually and raise awareness on liver disease prevention and management.
  • Is the largest non-governmental supporter of liver disease research in the U.S. and since 1979, the American Liver Foundation Research Awards Program has provided more than $24 million to more than 750 qualified scientists and physicians.
Please send offline, non-cash donations to our office at:
Run for Research Team | American Liver Foundation | 88 Winchester Street | Newton | MA | 02461
*Please be sure to include the Challenge Participant's name with your check.
All registration fees and donations for this event are nonrefundable.

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